How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Regional - Russ Nyberg
Russ Nyberg's combined book setup for Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
See more..."There are so many moments where a suspended cymbal roll or timpani hit is snuck into the middle of a groove."
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Cast Album - Greg Landes
Greg Landes’ drum set setup for the cast album of Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in New York City.
See more..."The show originally opened in 2006 but we finally got to create a fantastic cast album this past August 2013."
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Cast Album - Dave Roth
Dave Roth's percussion setup for the cast album of Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in New York City.
See more..."It was a very unique experience in that the entire 14 piece band was in the same room with no baffling."
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Regional - Greg Landes
Greg Landes' combined book setup for Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Madison Square Garden - Dave Roth
Dave Roth's percussion setup for the 2014 Madison Square Garden production of Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in New York City.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Madison Square Garden - Greg Landes
Greg Landes' drum set setup for the 2014 Madison Square Garden production of Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in New York City.
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Dreamgirls - Regional - Jim Reif
Jim Reif’s drum set setup for Dreamgirls at the Village Theater in Seattle, Washington.
See more...“The fun never stops and the train keeps on moving.”
Dreamgirls - Regional - Alec Wilmart
Alec Wilmart’s percussion setup for Dreamgirls at the Village Theater in Seattle, Washington.
See more...“I listened to a lot of Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Temptations, Supremes, and Earth Wind and Fire to help prepare the different bongo and conga grooves.”
Urinetown - Regional - Eli Maniscalco
Eli Maniscalco’s setup for Urinetown at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, New York.
See more..."As a working musician who gigs around town, I favor lightweight hardware that packs up small..."
Most Happy Fella - Regional - Erik Charlston
Erik Charlston's setup from the Encores! production of Most Happy Fella at City Center in New York City.
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Regional - Alec Wilmart
Alec Wilmart's drum set setup for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Regional - Paul Hansen
Paul Hansen's percussion setup for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
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Mary Poppins - Regional - Alec Wilmart
Alec Wilmart's percussion setup for the 2014-2015 Winter production of Mary Poppins at the Village Theatre in Everett, Washington.
See more..."Step In Time' is a real challenge, with some quick switches between Xylophone and Timpani, and if I had to do it all over again, I would have put the Bass Drum on the other side of the Timpani to facilitate that."
Mary Poppins - Regional - Chris Monroe
Chris Monroe's drum set setup for the 2014-2015 Winter production of Mary Poppins at the Village Theatre in Everett, Washington.
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Pageant - Regional - Scot Sexton
Scot Sexton’s setup for Pageant: The Musical Comedy Beauty Competition at ACT Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
See more...“This was for the premiere show of A Sensible Theatre Company in Seattle, Washington. It is a wonderful drum book, covering lots of different styles of music.
The Little Mermaid - Regional - Ethan Deppe
Ethan Deppe’s setup for The Little Mermaid at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
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Les Miserables - Regional - Guy Gauthreaux
Guy Gauthreaux's setup for Les Miserables at the Theatre Baton Rouge in Baton Rogue, Louisiana.
See more..."The 70‘s Mercedes Benz hubcap is used for the ‘copper pot’ and ‘garbage can lid’ as it produces many various sounds and definitely ‘elevates’ the look and feel of the setup"
Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Mario DeCiutiis, Dave Roth, Matt Beaumont
Mario DeCiutiis, Dave Roth, and Matt Beaumont’s percussion setup for the 2014 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City.
See more..."Most of the percussion is played on the PanKATs. The white lettering is used to remind the players which pad triggers which sample."
Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Kyle Maxwell-Doherty, Joshua Mark Samuels
Kyle Maxwell-Doherty and Joshua Mark Samuels' percussion setup for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City.
See more..."Having the ability to perform the majority of the book on electronic percussion instruments (save the timpani) allows the rest of the band to spread out physically and save their ears in the pit. However, the main reason for the extensive use of electronic percussion is the control and flexibility it affords the section."
New York Spectacular at Radio City - Joshua Mark Samuels
Joshua's Mark Samuels' drum set setup for the New York Spectacular at Radio City.
See more..."This show was incredible not just because the orchestra and music was fantastic, but also because during one number in the middle of the show, the percussionist and I got off the band car, changed into costumes and headed up to the stage where we ran down the aisle and performed bucket solos."
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Regional - Paul Hansen
Paul Hansen's setup for the The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
See more..."The Tam Tam has the mounted 'throw ‘n’ go' mallet mount."
Pippin - Regional - Will Marinelli
Will Marinelli's percussion setup for the Hightstown High School's production of Pippin in Hightstown, New Jersey.
See more..."Just prior to downbeat on our final show, the soundboard died."
Pajama Game - Regional - Paul Hansen
Paul Hansen’s percussion setup for Pajama Game at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
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Sweeney Todd - Regional - Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman’s combined book setup for Sweeney Todd at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
See more..."I mount as much as possible from STRONG cymbal stands and stack cymbals to save space and allow easy one handed rolls."
In The Heights - Regional - Brett Beiersdorfer
Brett Beiersdorfer's setup for In the Heights at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, New York.
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Tarzan - Regional - Rob Guilford
Rob Guilford's percussion setup for Tarzan at the White Plains Performing Arts Center in White Plains, New York.
See more..."Space was very tight in the theater, so having the malletKAT for all of the mallet and timpani parts was a lifesaver."
Smokey Joe's Cafe - Regional - Debbie Minnichelli
Debbie Minnichelli's percussion setup for Smokey Joe's Cafe at the Stage Door Repertory Theatre in Anaheim, California.
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Ain't Misbehavin' - Regional - Scot Sexton
Scot Sexton’s setup for the Seattle Musical Theater's production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ in Seattle, Washington.
See more..."The drums I chose on this production are refurbished vintage Ludwig’s that I put Slingerland Beavertails on."
Seussical - Regional - Brandon Levesque
Brandon Levesque’s percussion setup for Rhode Island College’s production of Seussical.
See more..."For the crotale sound, I cut a timbale mallet down and screwed a finger cymbal to the top, using that as a mallet on the bells."
Seussical - Regional - Scot Sexton
Scot Sexton’s combined book setup for Seussical with Broadway Bound in Seattle, Washington.
See more...“…I knew I would be juggling sticks, page turns, shakers, and beaters so as I was combining the books I was also working on my layout and choreography.”
Ragtime - Regional - Paul Hansen
Paul Hansen’s setup for Ragtime at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
See more...“Seen here are many of my usual stock effects…”
Kid Victory - Regional - Greg Landes
Greg Landes’ setup for John Kander’s Kid Victory at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.
See more...“Michael Starobin did his usual brilliant work with the orchestrations and the drum/percussion book and I always felt challenged musically and engaged throughout the show.”
Between The Lines - Regional - Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman’s setup for the world premiere and regional tryout of Between The Lines at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri.
See more...“The styles and sounds required range from classic Broadway to swing, vaudeville, orchestral, rock, and disco.”
In The Heights - Regional - Angel Williams
Angel Williams’ percussion setup for In The Heights at the Judge Memorial High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Kiss Me Kate - Regional - Scot Sexton
Scot Sexton’s combined book setup for the Seattle Musical Theaters production of Kiss Me Kate in Seattle, Washington.
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Seussical - Regional - Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts’ combined book for the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School production of Seussical in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.
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Pippin - Regional - Michael Dooley
Michael Dooley’s percussion setup for Pippin at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas. This is the 2006 MTI version.
See more...“I had to pick and choose which instruments I could cover per number, using the criteria 1) ‘Can I do this and still sound good’ and 2) ‘What is the most important sound to have here’”.
Urinetown - Regional - Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts’ setup for Urinetown at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.
See more...“…This was when I was told the pit was literally a pit (no stairs, or elevators) and the only access were two ladders (one on either side)”
Fiddler On The Roof - Regional - Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts’ setup for Fiddler On The Roof at the Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
See more...“I played around with my cymbal choices a bit but went with a 16" and 18" crash. There isn't very much ‘riding’ and I wanted the option to be able to have two crash sounds.”
Memphis - Regional - Whitney Kessling
Whitney Kessling’s setup for Memphis at the Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Tennessee.
See more...“It was a pretty straight forward drum set show, and fortunately it used a triangle for one song, so I got to use my Miller Machine!”
Bring it On - Regional - Angel Williams
Angel Williams’ percussion setup for Bring It On at the University of Utah, Musical Theater Department in Salt Lake City, Utah. See more...
Cinderella - Regional - David Glover
David Glover's setup for Cinderella at the North Allegheny Senior High School just North of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.See more...
Beauty and the Beast - Regional - Angel Williams
Angel Williams’ percussion setup for the Herriman Arts Councils production of Beauty and the Beast in Herriman, Utah. See more...
Tarzan - Regional - Angel Williams
Angel Williams’ combined book setup for Tarzan at the Kensington Theatre Company in South Jordan, Utah. See more...
Les Miserables - Regional - Jaren Angud
Jaren Angud's setup for Les Miserables at the Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.See more...
Peter and the Starcatcher - Regional - Brad Wetmore
Brad Wetmore's setup for South Bay Musical Theater's production of Peter and the Starcatcher.
See more..."Between the Music Director/Piano player and myself, we covered just over 60 instruments."
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Regional - Will Marinelli
Will Marinelli's percussion setup for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New YorkSee more...
Crazy For You - Regional - Ryan McCausland
Ryan McCausland's drum set setup for Crazy for You at the Hammonton Youth Theatre in Hammonton, New JerseySee more...
The Pit Stop Players - Greg Landes
Greg Landes’ setup for the Pit Stop Players’ concert at Symphony Space in New York City. See more...
